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Specialty Coffee Roaster

Mel Coffee Roasters

Osaka, Japan  ·  Est. 2016
Coffee Insurrection 5 cup rating HIDDEN GEM Chef Approved
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In Brief

Mel Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster, in Osaka, Japan. Part of the specialty coffee community in Osaka, curated and verified by Coffee Insurrection.

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Services & Comfort
COFFEE EDUCATION COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION RETAIL BEANS TAKEAWAY

Coffee Profile

Roast Profiles
LIGHT ROAST MEDIUM ROAST
Brew Methods
ESPRESSO V60 COLD BREW
Origin Coffee
BRAZIL COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ETHIOPIA GUATEMALA KENYA MEXICO PANAMA TANZANIA
Coffee Origins Focus
COLOMBIA BRAZIL GUATEMALA MEXICO
Bean Varieties
GESHA / GEISHA PACAMARA
Processing
NATURAL (SUN-DRIED) WASHED HONEY
Roasting Style Light to medium roast, with a focus on expressing the character of high-quality specialty coffee
Best For Single-origin coffee, pour-over, espresso, coffee education, and freshly roasted specialty beans
Shipping Domestic and international shipping available through the online shop; subscription services available.

About Mel Coffee Roasters

Mel Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery, coffee bar and retailer based in Osaka, Japan. Founded by Masahiko Fumimoto in 2016, the company works across green coffee sourcing, roasting, brewing and sensory evaluation with a clear goal: to create “memorable coffee.” Its small-batch approach prioritizes freshness, while refurbished vintage Probat roasting equipment gives the team precise control over roast development.

Mel Coffee Roasters works with high-quality seasonal coffees from origins including Ethiopia, Kenya and Panama, combining Japanese attention to detail with a broader international approach to specialty coffee. The result is a focused Osaka coffee destination for single-origin coffees, brewing, roasting and coffee education.

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Coffee Sourcing & Philosophy

Mel Coffee Roasters focuses exclusively on specialty coffee, combining green coffee sourcing, roasting, brewing and sensory expertise. The company aims to create “memorable coffee” through careful selection, direct relationships with producers and precise roast development.

Sustainability Highlights

Small-batch roasting helps prioritize freshness and reduce unnecessary production. The roaster emphasizes direct purchasing from farms and long-term attention to coffee quality and producer relationships.

Awards & Recognition

Masahiko Fumimoto is a licensed Q Arabica Grader, former Japan Brewers Cup Head Judge and Japan Hand Drip Championship judge. He placed third in the 2019 Japan Coffee Roasting Championship.

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Mel Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster in Osaka, Japan. Mel Coffee Roasters is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. Part of the specialty coffee community in Osaka.

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